This week on Yahoo Finance Sports Report, host Joe Pompliano takes a look at some of the biggest headlines in sports business that impact you and your portfolio. This week, there are a lot of key money moves shaping the industry, such as Unrivaled basketball's year-one success, the financial impact of Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking goal over the Washington Redskins, and Ryan Reynolds & Rob McIlhenny-backed Wrexham AFC and its fiscal growth.

23XI Racing Co-Owner Denny Hamlin and Robinhood (HOOD) Chief Brokerage Officer Steve Quirk also stops by the show to discuss their recently announced partnership.

Yahoo Finance Sports Report with Joe Pompliano, a vodcast brought to you by Yahoo Finance and Yahoo Sports, looks beyond the latest sports business headlines, analyzes all the need-to-know news - the teams, trades, and billion dollar deals - so you and your portfolio will win BIG.

Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected].

Yahoo Finance Sports Report is developed and produced by Lauren Pokedoff

This week on Yahoo Finance Sports Report, host Joe Pompliano takes a look at some of this week’s biggest headlines in the sports business world that you and your portfolio need to know. From the SEC earning a record $70 Million in March Madness units, to Deion Sanders new $54 Million extension, NASCAR hiring it's first Commissioner, a look back at the TGL's first season, and so much more, there are a lot big money moves shaping the sports industry.

AT&T (T) VP of Media Services & Sponsorships Mark Wright stops by the pod to talk all things March Madness and why AT&T (T) continues to invest in the future of women's sports.

Yahoo Finance Sports Report with Joe Pompliano, a vodcast brought to you by Yahoo Finance and Yahoo Sports, looks beyond the latest sports business headlines, analyzes all the need-to-know news - the teams, trades, and billion dollar deals - so you and your portfolio will win BIG.

Yahoo Finance Sports Report is developed by Lauren Pokedoff and produced by Tony Czech.

This week on Yahoo Finance Sports Report, host Joe Pompliano takes a look at some of this week’s biggest headlines in the sports business world that you and your portfolio need to know. From the Celtics record-breaking $6.1B sale to Novak Djokovic's PTPA lawsuit and the Caitlin Clark effect continuing to reshape the WNBA, there are a lot of major financial moves shaping the sports business.

Plus, Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Caroline Fenton stops by the show to discuss all things March Madness, NIL deals and the bright future of women's basketball.

Yahoo Finance Sports Report with Joe Pompliano, a vodcast brought to you by Yahoo Finance and Yahoo Sports, looks beyond the latest sports business headlines, analyzes all the need-to-know news - the teams, trades, and billion dollar deals - so you and your portfolio will win BIG.

Yahoo Finance Sports Report is developed Lauren Pokedoff and produced by Tony Czech.

This week on Yahoo Finance Sports Report, host Joe Pompliano takes a look at some of this week’s biggest headlines in the sports business world that you and your portfolio need to know. From March Madness finals, to the Premiere League’s switch from Nike (NKE) to Puma (PUM.DE), Apple (AAPL) renewing it's hit TV show Ted Lasso for a fourth season, and so much more, there are a lot of key money moves shaping the sports industry.

WME Sports Agent Zack Miller also stops by the show to discuss all things WNBA and the skyrocketing growth of women’s basketball.

Yahoo Finance Sports Report with Joe Pompliano, a vodcast brought to you by Yahoo Finance and Yahoo Sports, looks beyond the latest sports business headlines, analyzes all the need-to-know news - the teams, trades, and billion dollar deals - so you and your portfolio will win BIG.

Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected].

Yahoo Finance Sports Report is developed and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.

This week on Yahoo Finance Sports Report, host Joe Pompliano takes a look at some of this week’s biggest headlines in the sports business world that you and your portfolio need to know. From the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the industry—especially the NHL— to speculation about the Tampa Bay Rays' future, to Sotheby’s upcoming auction of rare rookie jerseys from Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, there are a lot of major financial moves shaping sports business.

Plus, Sports Business Journal Assistant Managing Editor Josh Carpenter stops by the show to discuss all things professional golf, including the latest on the merger talks between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf

Yahoo Finance Sports Report with Joe Pompliano, a vodcast brought to you by Yahoo Finance and Yahoo Sports, looks beyond the latest sports business headlines, analyzes all the need-to-know news - the teams, trades, and billion dollar deals - so you and your portfolio will win BIG.

Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected]

Yahoo Finance Sports Report is developed and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.

This week on Yahoo Finance Sports Report, host Joe Pompliano takes a look at some of this week’s biggest headlines in the sports business world that you and your portfolio need to know. From Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) scaling back its sports media rights to the MLB Players Association bracing for another lockout, the financial landscape of professional sports continues to shift. Plus, the Caitlin Clark effect continues as the Chicago Sky moves its matchups against the Indiana Fever to a larger venue to accommodate for an increase in fan attendance. Here's what you need to know:

Warner Bros. Discovery cuts back on sports

Following their fourth quarter earnings call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav told investors WBD will be prioritizing intellectual property (IP) from film and TV properties that the company can own versus sports media rights. Zaslav said, “We don’t need any more sports anywhere in the world in order to support our business.” Though WBD will be losing the NBA after this season when their media rights deal ends, the company still owns the rights to the NHL, tennis French Open, NASCAR, Unrivaled women’s basketball league, and All Elite Wrestling.

MLB Players Association expects lockout in next round of CBA negotiations

The MLB is currently in the midst of collective bargaining negotiations for 2026 and the union is anticipating an offseason lockout. The last time the league faced a lockout was in 2021 and it delayed the 2022 season by a week. MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark says 2026 CBA negotiations will start this coming spring and if a new CBA is not signed by December 1, the MLB will likely enter a lockout.

Chicago Sky moves Caitlin Clark & Indiana Fever games to the United Center

It’s the Caitlin Clark effect all over again. Chicago Sky announced they will be moving their two home games against the Indiana Fever from the Wintrust Arena to the United Center. This move will allow for 10,000 more tickets to be sold for each of these games, as the United Center has almost twice the capacity of Wintrust Arena.

Plus, Carrick Rangers F.C. Owner Michael W. Smith stops by the show to talk about the Northern Ireland Football League club. He also discusses both the global growth of small-market teams as well as the unique ways the team raises funds and remains profitable.

Yahoo Finance Sports Report with Joe Pompliano, a vodcast brought to you by Yahoo Finance and Yahoo Sports, looks beyond the latest sports business headlines, analyzes all the need-to-know news - the teams, trades, and billion dollar deals - so you and your portfolio will win BIG.

Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected]

Yahoo Finance Sports Report is developed and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.

It has been a jam-packed week in the world of sports business news. Netflix (NFLX) has expressed interest in taking the NFL rights to Sunday afternoon games, Nike (NKE) has partnered with Kim Kardashian’s Skims, ESPN has ended its broadcasting deal with the MLB, and so much more. This week on Yahoo Finance Sports Report, host Joe Pompliano takes a look at some of this week’s biggest headlines in the sports business world that you and your portfolio need to know.

US infrastructure not ready for 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics

Last week, the US Travel Association, a nonprofit organization that represents the travel industry - released a report saying the US air travel system is not properly equipped to handle the impending surge in travel tourism coming to the country in the next few years. Between the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2028 Summer Olympics, and even America’s 250th birthday in 2026, an estimated 40 million people may visit the United States. If the White House does not get involved and implement reforms to improve infrastructure and technology, the country could face threats to national security, lose millions of visitors, and thus millions of dollars in visitor spending.

Netflix expresses interest in taking Sunday afternoon NFL games from CBS and Fox

Following Netflix’s successful streaming of the 2024 NFL Christmas Day games, which drew in 26.5 million average viewers, the streamer is looking to add more NFL to their roster. Netflix is reportedly looking to acquire one of the NFL’s Sunday afternoon games from CBS or Fox (FOX) if the media rights go back on the market. The NFL’s current media rights deal runs through 2033, but the NFL can choose to opt out of them in 2029. While breaking this down, Pompliano also expresses his concerns about CBS’s current media rights deal due to the network’s parent company Paramount’s (PARA) impending merger with Skydance.

Nike and Skims partnership fuels $6.7 billion in market value to the athleticwear brand.

Nike announced it is partnering with Kim Kardashian’s shapewear line Skims to release a new line of women’s athleticwear to be released this spring domestically and will roll out globally in 2026. Following the news of the “NikeSkims” collaboration, Nike’s stock jumped 6.2% on the day of the announcement, adding $6.7 billion in market capitalization for the company. This marks the first time in Nike’s history where the brand is working with an outside partner on a new brand offering.

Breaking down ESPN’s break up with the MLB

In this week’s Deeper Dive, Pompliano takes a closer look at ESPN and the MLB and why they chose to end their broadcasting deal after working together for 35 years. Though the deal was set to run through 2028, ESPN will finish out its contract in 2025 and the final three years will be voided.

Plus, American Chess Grandmaster and the world’s #1 chess streamer Hikaru Nakamura, stops by the show to talk about the massive growth of chess over the years and its explosion as a digital product.

Yahoo Finance Sports Report with Joe Pompliano, a vodcast brought to you by Yahoo Finance and Yahoo Sports, looks beyond the latest sports business headlines, analyzes all the need-to-know news - the teams, trades, and billion dollar deals - so you and your portfolio will win BIG.

Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected]

Yahoo Finance Sports Report is developed and produced by Lauren Pokedoff.

From MLS, to the NFL to DraftKings (DKNG), to YouTube TV streaming rights and Formula One, it’s been a busy week in the world of sports. This week on Yahoo Finance Sports Report, host Joe Pompliano takes a look at some of this week’s biggest headlines in the sports business world that you and your portfolio need to know.

New York Giants are looking to sell minority stake in franchise

Though the Super Bowl is long over, there’s plenty still happening off the field in the NFL. The New York Giants announced they are looking to sell up to 10% of the team. If the deal goes through, they will be joining the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins in this new trend of NFL teams accepting private equity investors. Back in August 2024, the NFL voted to allow private equity funds to buy stakes in football teams. Forbes most recently valued the Giants at $7.3B, making them the fourth most valuable team in the NFL.

DraftKings Q4 earning results

In its fourth quarter earnings results, DraftKings announced it generated $1.39B in fourth quarter revenue. The gambling company also shared their iGaming revenue for the first time in company history. Pompliano breaks down DraftKings profits brought in via iGaming versus sports books and why the revenue from both are so significant.

YouTube TV and the fragmentation of sports media

Last week, YouTube TV was embroiled in a carriage dispute with Paramount Global (PARA). The conflict saw most of Paramount’s channels go dark on the Google (GOOG, GOOGL)-owned streaming service, just weeks before the start of March Madness. Though an extension agreement was made, this isn’t the first time YouTube TV has faced a carriage dispute with a network. The same thing happened in 2021 with Disney (DIS). Pompliano takes a closer look at YouTube TV and how the digital streamer’s business practices, price hikes, and rising costs have further added to a fragmentation of sports media rights.

ESPN exits F1 US media rights deal

The future of Formula One media rights in the United States remains in flux after it was announced ESPN will not renew its deal with the racing league after the 2025 season. Currently F1 receives $90 million per year from ESPN, but is looking for a higher annual fee. Netflix (NFLX) and NBC both have eyes on the league, so it will be interesting to see where negotiations net out with the racing giant.

Plus, San Diego FC CEO and founding partner Tom Penn stops by the show to talk about the team’s inaugural MLS season, which kicks off its first game this weekend.

Yahoo Finance Sports Report with Joe Pompliano, a vodcast brought to you by Yahoo Finance and Yahoo Sports, looks beyond the latest sports business headlines, analyzes all the need-to-know news - the teams, trades, and billion dollar deals - so you and your portfolio will win BIG.

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With the Philadelphia Eagles winning the Super Bowl and the NFL now officially between seasons, the rest of the sports world is coming back into focus. This week on Yahoo Finance Sports Report, host Joe Pompliano takes a look at some of this week’s biggest headlines in the sports business world that you and your portfolio need to know.

SAQUON BARKLEY’S NFL POSTSEASON BONUSES

Following the Philadelphia Eagles NFL championship win, team superstar Saquon Barkley earned $1.5M in total bonuses for his postseason success.

MLB MEDIA RIGHTS FUTURE

Pompliano takes a look at The Athletic’s report that the MLB could walk away from ESPN if the network exits their media rights deal. ESPN is currently set to broadcast its 36th season of Sunday Night Football in the upcoming 2025 MLB season, but they could opt out of the $550M annual deal in 2026, 2027, and 2028.

NASCAR’S DAYTONA 500 SHIFTS INTO GEAR

NASCAR’s 67th Daytona 500 takes place this Sunday at Daytona International Speedway. The 500-mile race marks the start of NASCAR’s new 7-year, $7.7B media rights package with Fox Sports, NBC, TNT Sports and Amazon (AMZN).

Plus, Pompliano takes a look at Fox’s $375M investment in Tom Brady as a NFL broadcaster and breaks down whether or not the massive contract is a good deal.

Association of National Advertisers Group Executive Vice President Nick Primola also stops by the show to talk with Pompliano about this year’s advertisements from the big game and how airing these pricy commercials impacts brands following the NFL championship.

Yahoo Finance Sports Report with Joe Pompliano, a vodcast brought to you by Yahoo Finance and Yahoo Sports, looks beyond the latest sports business headlines, analyzes all the need-to-know news - the teams, trades, and billion dollar deals - so you and your portfolio will win BIG.

Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected].

Football’s biggest night is finally here! Super Bowl LIX kicks off this Sunday evening in New Orleans with the Kansas City Chiefs facing off against the Philadelphia Eagles in an epic rematch that is bound to be a game for the history books. Will the Birds come out on top or will the Chiefs “three-peat” and win the championship for the third year in a row?

This week on Yahoo Finance Sports Report, host Joe Pompliano breaks down everything about the Big Game for football fans and investors alike and covers all things having to do with the financial side of the NFL championship.

Plus, Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law Executive Director and friend of the podcast, Andrew Brandt, drops by the show again this week to discuss the big game and the current state of the NFL.

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Yahoo Finance Sports Report with Joe Pompliano, a vodcast brought to you by Yahoo Finance and Yahoo Sports, looks beyond the latest sports business headlines, analyzes all the need-to-know news - the teams, trades, and billion dollar deals - so you and your portfolio will win BIG.

Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected].